Virtual reality: Travel from your living roomThe travel and tourism industry has been one of the first major casualties of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world. SEE ALSO: Virtual reality may help relieve pain during childbirthIn Kenya alone, tens of hotels have cut down to offering only essential services or shutdown altogether. Some airlines have also adopted virtual reality in their day to day operations to give their customers a feel of what to expect. In mid-2018, for instance, Emirates airline pioneered a web virtual reality technology on its digital platform. Forbes.com reports that a “New Jersey-based company Travel World VR has already utilized the technology to create a tool for travel agents to effectively market travel experiences.

Source: Standard Digital April 05, 2020 07:30 UTC